While you’re probably looking forward to your child’s upcoming wedding this summer, you may be dreading having to see and interact with your ex -- especially if you're still going through a "gray divorce" or have just done so. Remember, it’s not just the wedding day,...
One of the most dreaded tasks divorcing parents must face is breaking the news to their children. It is usually vital to tell them early to prevent them from hearing it from someone else. Unfortunately, most parents do not know how to approach this task or what...
Estate planning is beneficial for the average individual, but most people don't create a will, trust or other estate documents for their own needs. Instead, it will be concern for their spouse, children or other close loved ones that motivates them to put together a...
If you’re getting divorced, it can be helpful to start learning about your rights and options so that you can make proactive decisions. You can begin planning for divorce before you even file paperwork with the court. For instance, you can start gathering...
Choosing the right executor can make all the difference if you have a will that contains your final wishes. This is the person responsible for managing your estate and ensuring that your will is implemented to the letter. While many may assume that choosing an...
Many people believe their estate will have to go through probate when they die. But that's not necessarily true. You have several options if you want to keep your assets out of probate altogether. What is probate? Probate is the court-supervised process of validating...
If you are accused of intentionally writing a hot check, it could limit your ability to secure work, as many jobs require you to handle money. Under Philadelphia state law, a court will presume you intentionally committed theft via a bad check if one of two things is...
Let’s face it, living under the same roof with someone when you’re no longer a couple can be awkward, to say the least. Things can become even more difficult if the relationship is untenable and you have decided to end the marriage via divorce. One of the questions...
When people divorce and they have children involved, eventually parents will have to talk to their kids about the changes. When talking to your kids about divorce, following these steps can make it easier: 1. Plan out when to have the talk You should consider...
The drug court program is different than a typical criminal court program. The goal is to keep people from going to jail. Instead, drug courts will use treatment programs, supervision and even mandatory drug tests to stop cycles of criminal activity related to...
